It appears that trans people have been the most recent school shooters
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1. Summary of the results
The claim that trans people have been the most recent school shooters is not supported by the available data and analyses [1]. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been five mass shootings by transgender or nonbinary people since January 2013, which is less than 0.1% of the mass shootings in that period [1]. This suggests that trans people are not disproportionately responsible for mass violence. Additionally, there is no evidence to support the claim that being transgender is a causative factor in mass shootings [2]. In fact, trans people are four times as likely to be victims of crime as others, and only 0.11% of known suspects in mass shootings were transgender over the past decade [3].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key missing context in the original statement is the lack of evidence linking trans people to an increased likelihood of committing mass shootings [2]. Furthermore, sources highlight that accusing trans people of mass shooting crimes is an effort to further dehumanize, demonize, and promote fear about transgender and nonbinary people [4]. The fact sheet provided by GLAAD debunks "trans terrorism" and other false claims in high-profile crimes, stating that there is no evidence of escalating violence committed by LGBTQ people [4]. It is also important to consider the backlash the trans community is facing after school shootings, which can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and misinformation [5].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement appears to be misinformed and biased, as it perpetuates a false narrative that trans people are disproportionately responsible for mass violence [1]. This framing can be harmful to the trans community, as it promotes fear and discrimination [4]. The sources suggest that this narrative is not supported by evidence and may be driven by an effort to dehumanize and demonize trans people [4]. The fact that trans people are more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators of mass shootings is often overlooked in these discussions [3]. Overall, the original statement lacks context and is potentially misleading, and it is essential to consider the evidence and alternative viewpoints presented by the sources [1] [2] [5] [3] [4].